Quite possibly the best way to understand pirates is to become one, suggests Stephen Turnbull, who goes back to the late-18th Golden Age to explain everything you need to know. Including more than 150 illustrations, this entertaining book is a treasure trove of information on the history of piracy; essentials of language and dress; notable pirate role models, including Blackbeard and Captain Kidd; what to expect of life onboard a buccaneer ship; the best weapons to have; how to capture a prize on the high seas, and much more.